This Los Angeles Landmark Was Just Named Mexico’s Official Cultural Hub For 2026 FIFA World Cup

Los Angeles’ first official hospitality house for Mexico during the [2026 FIFA World Cup](https://secretlosangeles.com/fifa-world-cup-2026-final-draw-groups/) will be located at the L.A. Plaza de Cultura y Artes in DTLA. It will be welcoming fútbol fans from around the world to celebrate the sport and Mexican culture for the first time in more than 30 years since the tournament was last hosted in the United States. This past Tuesday, the County of Los Angeles, in partnership with the Consulate General of Mexico and Mayor Karen Bass, announced that the historic plaza has been formally designated as Mexico’s official hospitality and cultural hub , to be known as Casa Mexico Los Angeles 2026 . A Place of Heritage and Hope ---------------------------- Mayor Bass said the project celebrates the unifying power of sports while honoring the deep cultural ties between Los Angeles and Mexico. “There is no better place to bring people together than the birthplace of Los Angeles — honoring our past with pride while looking ahead to the future, inspiring the next generation of athletes, boosting our local economy, and uplifting the millions of Mexican Americans who call L.A. home,” Bass said. L.A. Plaza de Cultura y Artes CEO Rhi Buckley echoed the sentiment alongside Mexican Consul General Carlos González Gutiérrez and City Councilwoman Ysabel Jurado, who represents downtown neighborhoods. “Soccer is a universal language that connects people across borders and generations,” Buckley said. “LA Plaza sits at the heart of our city’s cultural story, making it the perfect place to unite us in both heritage and hope.” What are National Hospitality Houses? ------------------------------------- National hospitality houses serve as cultural gathering spaces hosted by participating countries during major international sporting events. Similar venues are also planned for the 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games in Los Angeles. Casa Mexico Los Angeles 2026 ---------------------------- Casa Mexico Los Angeles is expected to operate from June 11 through July 19 during the World Cup. It will offer free programming that includes: * live broadcasts of matches featuring the Mexican national team and other games * music * visual arts * cultural performances * special activations from Mexican states highlighting their traditions, cuisine, and tourist destinations Furthermore, Telemundo 52 KVEA has been named the official media partner for Casa Mexico Los Angeles 2026 and will serve as the Spanish-language broadcast home of the World Cup. Source: https://secretlosangeles.com/casa-mexico-los-angeles-world-cup-2026/